I found some more stamps featuring knitting from Sweden, issued in 2011,. and also Latvia from 2003. The Latvian stamp shows traditional Mittens with intricate patterns, and reminds me of yet another knitting project from a few years ago, when I came across a pattern book for Turkish woollen socks! Patterns are complex and often resemble those of oriental woven rugs. The colours and patterns often represent the
regional designs and aren't limited to those found in rugs with occasional splashes of colour. It would be nice to see these Turkish designs featured on stamps ..
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Turquoise is often included in children's socks as it is felt to provide protection. Many children wear turquoise beads pinned to their clothing or braided into their hair. Some patterns have names such as "Charms against the evid eye" therefore making it natural to knit them in turquoise. This pattern is called, "Well Buckets".
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| Turkish girls leaned to knit at an early age and these intricately patterned socks were often given as gifts. An engaged girl would make special socks as presents for her future husband, in-laws and wedding attendants. She would wear differently coloured socks on each day of the wedding celebrations. This pattern is called, "Young Man's Moustache". |
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| Stamp shows traditional mittens. |
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Stamps from Sweden issued in 2011 show knitted garments on a background of knitting patterns.
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